Documentation Writing Courses and Certifications

Developing R Packages

156 ratings at DataCamp

The expansive ecosystem of R packages may seem daunting at first glance, but don't worry!

• DataCamp
• 4 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Trial Available

Creating R Packages

Build an R package from scratch: set up the package structure, write DESCRIPTION and NAMESPACE metadata, document functions, run checks, and add unit tests.

• DataCamp
• 4 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Trial Available

PyCon US

Writing Documentation with Sphinx and reStructuredText

Learn to create Python documentation using reStructuredText and Sphinx. Master essential skills for contributing to open source projects by improving their documentation and overcoming barriers to entry.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 28 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

PyCon US

Writing Good Documentation for Developers

Learn to create effective developer documentation that serves as marketing, defines your product, and acts as a user interface. Discover key strategies for different doc types and user engagement.

• YouTube
• 23 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

The Julia Programming Language

Writing and Maintaining Exceptional Documentation - JuliaCon 2024 Workshop

Learn to create stellar documentation for your Julia codebase. Master core principles, write effective docstrings, and use Documenter.jl to generate and deploy professional-quality docs online.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 55 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

EuroPython Conference

Writing Better Documentation for Developers

Learn to create effective developer documentation that serves as marketing, product definition, and user interface, improving discoverability and usability of your tools.

• YouTube
• 31 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Ubuntu OnAir

9 Tips for Better Technical Writing - Documentation Office Hours

Informal discussion on improving technical documentation, covering topics from simplicity and creativity to the iterative nature of writing and the importance of variety in content presentation.

• YouTube
• 28 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Ubuntu OnAir

Documentation and AI in Technical Writing - Open Documentation Hour

Explore AI's impact on technical documentation, covering accuracy, legality, ethics, and potential applications in this informative session by Canonical's Technical Authors team.

• YouTube
• 51 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Learn API Technical Writing: JSON and XML for Writers

13803 ratings at Udemy

API Documentation 1: Teaches technical writers how to document structured data. No programming experience required.

• Udemy
• 1 hour 23 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Career Certificate

Position Classification for Supervisors and Administrative Staff Course

21 ratings at Graduate School USA

Apply position classification grading: evaluate the nine Factor Evaluation System factors, interpret narrative grade-level guides, analyze position descriptions and audits, and document defensible grading rationale.

• Graduate School USA
• Self-Paced
• $1,049.00

Career Certificate

Classification Refresher Course

6 ratings at Graduate School USA

Apply the Factor Evaluation System, write evaluation statements and position descriptions, and use the GS Supervisory and Leader guides to assign federal job series, titles, and grades.

• Graduate School USA
• Self-Paced
• $1,299.00

Production APIs & Multi-Task Execution

Build production software workflows with orchestrated AI agents, parallel task execution, validation strategies, security reviews, performance testing, and architecture documentation.

• CodeSignal
• 4 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

Building R Packages

223 ratings at Coursera

Build R packages that meet CRAN submission criteria: write documentation and vignettes, add tests, apply licensing and version control, and set up continuous integration.

• Coursera
• 4 weeks, 5 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Learn API Technical Writing 2: REST for Writers

3665 ratings at Udemy

API Documentation 2: Teaches technical writers how to document REST. No programming experience required.

• Udemy
• 1 hour 45 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Introduction To Technical Writing

3220 ratings at Udemy

Learn to write proper technical documentation from scratch: approach the blank page, plan a structured writing process, collect and organize content, then edit and quality-check the document.

• Udemy
• 2 hours 49 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course